Chicago Business Attorney Blog
BIPA Amendment Making Waves in Litigation Trends
The landscape of biometric privacy in Illinois is poised for a significant shift following the recent amendment to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). On August 4, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker signed S.B. 2979 into law introducing a crucial modification that could have far-reaching implications for businesses and the ongoing wave of biometric privacy litigation.
Understanding BIPA: A Background